EDC News
What Can We Do For You?
Aug26
At the heart of everything the South County Economic Development Council does is community. Building a stronger and more resilient economy requires understanding the needs of those here in the community and interested in being part of South County. This knowledge allows us to build fine-tuned programing and attract partners who meet the needs of the businesses and residents who make South San Diego County thrive. Our membership and marketing committees have put together a
Note From Jim O’Callaghan
Aug26
It is amazing to think it is coming up on five months since first joining the South County Economic Development Council. In that time, it has been challenging and tremendously rewarding to work with our businesses and community partners. There has been no shortage of opportunity to engage even in a time when it is impossible to do business as normal. In fact, it is the lack of normalcy which has presented the most amazing
SCEDC ASSISTING MANUFACTURERS
Aug26
The South County Economic Development Council is excited to announce our newest partner California Manufacturing Technology Consulting. Over the next nine months we will work together to perform much needed outreach to the manufacturing sector here in South County San Diego. The outreach will focus on assisting manufacturers prevent, prepare, and respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic. This program is in conjunction with the US Department of Commerce and the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
South County EDC Partners with National City
Jul20
The City of National City announced the funding of a Small Business Loan Program on June 16th to assist businesses being impacted by the current COVID-19 state of emergency. The City allotted $200,000 of the CARES Act funding they received from the County of San Diego. All or some of the loan can become forgivable if the business uses the funds on payroll, rent, and utilities. The South County Economic Development Council was contracted with